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The Best Books and STEM Challenges to Teach Kindergarten Earth Science

Carly and Adam

As our youngest learners begin to explore STEM, one important science topic is the study of earth science. This activity aligns with NGSS Earth Science Standards for Kindergarten but could also be used in 1st and 2nd grade, too! Choose one or all of these books to jumpstart science exploration in your classroom.

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Cracking the Code: 5 Ideas for Teaching Waves in 4th Grade

The Science Penguin

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of waves and energy? We’ll cover all of the things your kids need to know, from amplitude and wavelength to energy transfer with sound, light, heat, and electricity. Here are five ideas for teaching waves in your classroom. We’re Flipping Out for Energy!

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology?

Futurum

A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology? And taking students to unfamiliar outdoor settings is not always a productive way of teaching. At the University of Texas at El Paso, Professor Terry Pavlis and Professor Laura Serpa have devised a new geology teaching technique that may prove more effective.

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Design a Sustainable Eco-House STEM Project

Vivify Stem

Design a Sustainable Eco-House STEM Project Post by Kristina Ohl June 1, 2022 In the Eco-House Extravaganza STEM project, students work in teams to complete the ultimate project-based learning STEM experience: planning and designing an energy-efficient, eco-friendly house! city of their choice.

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The 26 Best STEM Toys of 2023

STEM Education Shopping

ThinkFun Gravity Maze – This game is a fun way to teach children about gravity and physics. It’s a great tool for teaching programming and engineering skills. Kano Computer Kit – This kit is perfect for teaching children about computer hardware and software. It’s a fun way to teach coding and creativity.

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The 26 Best STEM Toys of 2023

STEM Education Shopping

ThinkFun Gravity Maze – This game is a fun way to teach children about gravity and physics. It’s a great tool for teaching programming and engineering skills. Kano Computer Kit – This kit is perfect for teaching children about computer hardware and software. It’s a fun way to teach coding and creativity.

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What landscapes are hidden deep within the Earth?

Futurum

“Without these dynamic processes, life on Earth would not have been possible,” says Paula. “We We can learn about them by studying the structures they produce deep in the Earth.”. X-RAYING THE EARTH. Earthquakes produce waves of energy that travel through the Earth, diminishing in strength with distance.

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